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138 ROSEMOND STREET, PICKENS, SC 29671Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of B+. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ABC Quality B+ (3 out of Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 13, 20258 Findings8 Important
- All Potentially Harmful Items Including Cleaning Supplies Stored in Locked Area Out of Children's Reach114-505 A(5)(c)(e)
All cleaning supplies need to be locked up in Kitchen. Corrective: all cleaning supplies will be locked up in Kitchen. Expected correction: 03/13/25. [Cleaning supplies accessible to children — safety concern.]
- Proper Hygiene During Feeding — Wipe Each Child's Mouth with Separate Cloth114-505 B(2) 114-505 G(4)
Caregivers cannot wipe children's mouths with same cloth during lunchtime. Corrective: caregivers will wipe children's mouths with a different cloth during lunchtime. Expected correction: 03/13/25. [Cross-contamination hygiene violation.]
- Diaper Area Trash Container Closed, Hands Free and Lined114-507 A.8(f)
Center needs a hands-free trash can in diaper area. Corrective: center will have a hands-free trash can in diaper area. Expected correction: 03/13/25.
- Electrical Outlets Are Securely Covered114-507 A(11)(c)
All electrical outlets need to be covered. Corrective: all electrical outlets will be covered. Expected correction: 03/13/25.
- Ceiling, Floors, Windows, Doors Free From Hazards114-507 A(5)(d)
All rugs and bathrooms need cleaning. Corrective: all rugs and bathrooms will be cleaned. Expected correction: 03/13/25.
- Outdoor Space Free From Hazards114-507 B(2)
Center needs to repair gutter over playground. Corrective: center will repair gutter over playground. Expected correction: 3/13/25.
- Adequate Cushioning Material at Least 6ft Fall Zone114-507 B(9)
Center needs cushioning on large playground. Corrective: center will put cushioning on large playground. Expected correction: 03/13/25.
- Refrigerators Have Thermometers114-508 D(2-3)
Thermometer needs to be in all refrigerators. Corrective: thermometer will be in all refrigerators. Expected correction: 03/13/25.
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